Election 2024: Starmer's Labour wins the keys to Downing Street
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Election 2024: Prime property sector sees “cause for optimism” in the prospect of a Labour government
'The likelihood of an incoming Labour government no longer feels like a massive threat to prime property markets in London and the country,' says Middleton Advisors.
Election 2024: Property industry reactions to the election of a Labour government
Featuring commentary & insights from: Dominic Agace, Guy Gittins, Tim Hyatt, Trevor Kearney, Camilla Dell, Marcus Dixon, Lisa Simon, Becky Fatemi, Nicholas Gray, Will Watson, Geoff Wilford & more
Majority of housebuilders ‘would like to see Labour win at next election’
Some 70% of residential property developers surveyed by Knight Frank would rather see Keir Starmer in Downing Street than a Tory or Lib Dem leader.
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Election 2024: Property industry reactions to the election of a Labour government
Featuring commentary & insights from: Dominic Agace, Guy Gittins, Tim Hyatt, Trevor Kearney, Camilla Dell, Marcus Dixon, Lisa Simon, Becky Fatemi, Nicholas Gray, Will Watson, Geoff Wilford & more
DDRE reveals huge boost from Netflix fame
'Harnessing the power and reach of Netflix, much like we first did with social media, has elevated our profile and, subsequently, business further than we could ever have imagined,' says Daniel Daggers
Jo Eccles: Three key prime property trends to watch in H2 2024
Interest rates are of greater concern than the election, the estate agency industry is changing & super-prime buyers are getting younger, reports top buying agent...
Three agency chiefs on what the election result could mean for the Prime London property market
'The (surely) inevitable Labour victory has already been somewhat priced into the London residential market,' says Mark Pollack, concurring with Peter Wetherell, who suggests HNW clients have treated the…
New broker platform signs up another well-known agent
Nouri Alexander will be expanding Vita Properties' reach across London, covering prime and super-prime sales, lettings & investments.
Agency completes trio of super-prime deals in NW London
Knight Frank reports 'robust demand for exceptional properties' as St John's Wood team tucks away nearly £50mn worth of luxury listings.
Hamptons launches international lettings department
Jack Lau's new team aims to 'bridge the gap' for overseas tenants looking for rental homes in and around London.
LonRes signs up industry heavyweight as non-exec director
Property data platform & network strengthens board with appointment of Lomond's John Ennis.
Boutique developer/investor achieves B Corp certification
Prime London specialist Leufroy is one of only a few UK real estate companies to reach the ESG benchmark.
Agency toasts biggest deal of the year in Wimbledon
'Landmark' nine-bed residence on Marryat Road changed hands off-market, as is becoming the trend.
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